DIY Wedding Shower Recipe Cards

Help the special couple embark on their new journey together by inviting wedding shower guests to share their cherished family recipes on beautifully designed recipe cards. This personal touch will not only create a treasure trove of culinary traditions but also foster a sense of community and love among friends and family. Follow this simple tutorial to download the printable recipe cards and craft a sweet box to keep these priceless contributions safe.

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Wedding Shower Recipe Cards

When we celebrate weddings, a common thing to do is to give the newlyweds gifts to help them begin their lives together. Often, those gifts are things like blenders, Instant Pots, and other household items. Those types of items are helpful for a new couple.

However, I always look for a way to add a personal touch to special events like this. When my daughter had her wedding shower, I had an idea. I sent out printed recipe cards inside all the invitations and asked the guests to bring (or send back if they couldn’t come) a favorite family recipe written on the card.

This Bridal Shower Idea was just one of the many we used, and it was a huge hit! We received so many amazing recipes that she and her new husband will enjoy for many years to come.

A homemade gift, such as a great handwritten recipe from family members, is the ultimate gift. This bridal shower recipe card idea is the perfect way to get everyone to write down and share their recipes!

A really fun way to gather heirloom recipes for any bride-to-be at a shower is this bridal shower recipe box. I have the free printable recipe cards and all of the instructions below.

NOTE: If you want more bridal shower or wedding inspiration, we have plenty of ideas! Check out our DIY Bridal Bouquet, Free Bride Tribe And Bride To Be SVG, and Burlap Wedding or Wedding Shower Favor Bags.

Download Wedding Shower Recipe Cards

Start by clicking here to download our free printable recipe cards. They will print four to a page.

I printed them onto white cardstock and used a paper cutter to cut them into equal-sized cards. We then added two of the recipe cards to each bridal shower invitation.

At the bottom of the invitation, we included a note that read, “Please bring your favorite recipe instead of a greeting card”.

How To Make A Box To Hold Wedding Shower Recipe Cards

Before the shower, I created a recipe box to hold all the recipes for the new bride. Here’s the process I used.

Supplies Needed To Make Box

Paper mache box set
Mod Podge
Decorative paper (such as scrapbook paper)
Letter stickers

supplies needed to make a box to hold bridal shower recipe cards

Step 1: Mod Podge Paper To Box

Gather papers that match the bride’s wedding colors and use Mod Podge to cover the paper-mache box with decorative paper.

use mod podge to decorate a simple cardboard box

NOTE: I covered the top AND the bottom of the box for a finished look.

cover a plain box in crafting paper to create a recipe card box

Step 2: Add The Word ”Recipes” To The Box

To complete the box, I added the word “RECIPES” to the top of the box with sticker letters.

Step 3: Print Extra Recipe Cards

As a finishing touch, I printed extra cards to take to the wedding shower.

I thought there may be some guests who forgot their cards or a few who would want to fill out another recipe. If nothing else, they would be extra blank cards for the newlyweds!

Isn’t it great that everything easily fits into a cute box after the shower ends?

This bridal shower idea becomes a great gift for the couple. We all love heirloom recipes, and this is the perfect way to continue passing them on from generation to generation.

FAQs About Wedding Shower Recipe Cards

Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about making these wedding shower recipe cards. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!

Could I Use Any Small Box?

For this project, I used a paper mache box for a couple of reasons. First, it was the size I wanted it to be (not too big or too small). Second, a paper mache box has that nice lid on top to give it a polished and finished look.

I would strongly recommend against using a shipping box for this project because the box itself is more utilitarian, and it doesn’t have a lid. However, you could use a small gift box (if it has a lid).

Can I Use A Different Type Of Adhesive?

Mod Podge is ideal for this project because it will adhere the paper to the box without causing the paper to dimple or wrinkle. However, if you don’t have Mod Podge, you could use a very thin layer of craft glue. Make sure to keep the glue layer thin so the paper stays smooth. Try using a paintbrush to spread the glue thinly.

Can I Paint My Box Instead?

I liked using scrapbook paper for this project because it allowed me to create my own custom decorative box with a pattern. However, if you would rather skip using the scrapbook paper, you can paint your box with acrylic paint or chalk paint instead.

How Can I Incorporate This Idea At The Bridal Shower?

We included a couple of cards with the invitation. However, I figured there would be a desire from some guests to participate in this gift idea at the shower, so I wanted a way to encourage them to do so.

We set up the station at the bridal shower, and many guests commented on how much they loved this idea! I used my mason jar chalkboard to indicate where to place the bridal shower recipe cards.